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It was noted that some Members of the Committee had visited the site on 16 September 2015 and the Access and Rights of Way Officer tabled notes of the visit.  The officer reported that a letter had been received from Manchester 17 Motorcycle Club and Manchester Trail Riders Fellowship group requesting that they be included in any future consultations.  The letter was summarised for the Committee.

The following spoke under the public participation at meetings scheme:

·         Ms P Stubbs, Peak Horsepower, against the recommendation

·         Mr C Woods, Peak District Green Lanes Alliance, against the recommendation.

In response to Members’ queries officers stated that they were proposing deferral of proceeding with a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) whilst the use of the route was monitored and because information arising on the status of the route during the statutory consultation process led officers to conclude that a TRO was not considered to be expedient at that time.

Members were concerned about the use of the route and felt that action should continue.  A motion was proposed that the TRO process continue rather than be deferred.  This was seconded.

The Access and Rights of Way Officer stated that a TRO would not deal with existing damage to the route and that this remained the responsibility of the Highway Authorities.  It was noted that partnership working would be required to deal with issues on priority routes.

In response to Members’ further queries officers stated that the gathering of more information on the status of the route could be undertaken at the same time as the TRO consultation process.

The wording of the motion was agreed as “That the Authority publishes notice of its proposals for a permanent Traffic Regulation Order under section 22 BB (2) (a)  Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 that will have the effect of prohibiting use by mechanically propelled vehicles at any time on the route”.  This was then voted on and carried.

RESOLVED:

That the Authority publishes notice of its proposals for a permanent Traffic Regulation Order under section 22 BB (2) (a)  Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 that will have the effect of prohibiting use by mechanically propelled vehicles at any time on the route.